GE HealthCare Unveils Genesis Portfolio to Accelerate Digital Innovation Adoption
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has announced the launch of its new Genesis solutions, a comprehensive portfolio of cloud-based enterprise imaging software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings. When commercially released, Genesis will feature four key components: edge, storage, vendor-neutral archive, and data migration. These innovative cloud solutions are designed to enhance the efficiency and precision of healthcare organizations, streamline workflows, and optimize the use of capital and IT resources.
The increasing complexity and volume of patient cases are placing significant pressure on hospitals’ IT systems, emphasizing the urgent need for healthcare organizations to accelerate their digital transformation. Rapid advancements in technologies and operational infrastructure are crucial, but budget constraints and staffing shortages present substantial barriers. These challenges make managing the growing body of healthcare data difficult, especially when distributed care networks require quick adaptability and scalable solutions to improve patient care through accessible, shareable, and secure imaging data.
Acquiring and deploying new on-premises infrastructure and software can be expensive and difficult for hospitals, particularly with limited IT resources and financial capacity. This makes it challenging for healthcare organizations to quickly scale and adjust their technology infrastructures to meet rapidly evolving needs. These issues underline the necessity for more flexible, cost-effective solutions, such as cloud-based technologies, that can better support modern healthcare systems.
In response to these challenges, GE HealthCare has launched its Genesis portfolio, which aims to help hospitals and health systems streamline workflows and support clinicians in delivering precise and timely patient care. The Genesis solutions are specifically designed to drive efficiency, facilitate interoperability through centralized patient data storage and access, and improve user experiences for both IT and clinical teams. By embracing cloud and hybrid deployment models, Genesis aims to reduce infrastructure investments and operational costs while accelerating the adoption of new technological innovations.
With a focus on security, Genesis ensures that sensitive healthcare data remains protected and offers features that promote business continuity even under adverse conditions. The solutions are built to provide high levels of reliability, enabling healthcare providers to continue delivering patient care effectively in the face of operational disruptions.
“We are committed to delivering enterprise imaging solutions with our cloud-first strategy,” said Scott Miller, CEO of Enterprise Imaging Solutions at GE HealthCare. “Clinicians and caregivers want the latest tools to most effectively do their jobs, but organizations often lack the financial and IT resources required to access and implement them. With the launch of the Genesis portfolio, we will be providing cloud-enabled solutions that can help transform patient care through accessible, sharable, and secure imaging data while simultaneously improving clinical and operational efficiencies.”
The Genesis solutions consist of four key features:
- Edge: This component acts as an “on-ramp” to the Genesis solutions by managing data flows with a highly secure, bi-directional pathway to the cloud. It enables hybrid cloud solutions that combine the security and privacy safeguards of cloud technology while leveraging existing investments in hardware and software.
- Storage: The cloud-based storage solution, available as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), helps organizations save time and resources by redirecting efforts from managing imaging data to focusing on higher-value IT projects and services. It also provides an easy transition to cloud-hosted enterprise imaging solutions such as Genesis VNA (Vendor Neutral Archive).
- Vendor Neutral Archive (VNA): This fully managed SaaS archive solution unifies and intelligently manages patient data, images, and enterprise content. It enables healthcare teams to access data efficiently, no matter where they are, through image-enabling Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
- Data Migration: In collaboration with Enlitic, a leader in healthcare imaging data solutions, GE HealthCare will provide large-scale, AI-enabled data migrations. This collaboration utilizes standardized, high-quality imaging data essential for next-generation healthcare solutions, ensuring smoother transitions to cloud technologies for healthcare providers worldwide.
All Genesis solutions will be deployed on Amazon Web Services (AWS), which offers the most secure cloud computing environment available today. AWS has been GE HealthCare’s global strategic cloud provider for nearly a decade, providing a robust foundation for the Genesis portfolio. The introduction of Genesis aligns with GE HealthCare’s broader vision of tripling its cloud-enabled product offerings by 2028, contributing to the company’s efforts to drive digital transformation in healthcare.
The Genesis portfolio will be showcased at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2025 conference in Las Vegas, March 4-6, where attendees can learn more about how these solutions can improve patient care, streamline workflows, and reduce operational costs.
About GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
GE HealthCare is a trusted global partner in healthcare solutions, innovating in medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and integrated, AI-enabled cloud-first solutions. GE HealthCare’s mission is to enhance hospital and health system efficiency, support clinicians in delivering more effective care, and improve patient health outcomes. With over 125 years of experience, GE HealthCare is dedicated to advancing personalized, connected, and compassionate care, helping simplify patients’ journeys across care pathways. The company’s offerings include imaging, advanced visualization solutions, patient care solutions, and pharmaceutical diagnostics, all aimed at improving patient care from screening and diagnosis to therapy and monitoring. As a $19.7 billion business with approximately 53,000 employees, GE HealthCare is working to create a world where healthcare knows no limits.
